Mosaic, Volume 1

Nikolas Sideris

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.

An indication instructing the player to play softly.

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-fourth the value of a whole note.